NFL PLAYER NEWS

The Indianapolis Colts signed outside rusher Justin Houston, formerly of the Kansas City Chiefs, to a 2-year, $24 million contract, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter.

What It Means:

The Colts need help rushing the passer and Houston fits the bill. He's missed 21 games over the past four seasons, but has made up for it with 9.0-plus sacks in 2017 and 2018. Houston turned 30 in January.

The Dallas Cowboys signed wide receiver Randall Cobb, formerly of the Green Bay Packers, to a 1-year, $5 million contract.

What It Means:

Cobb will likely replace Cole Beasley in the slot after an injury-ravaged 2018 campaign in Green Bay. Entering his age-29 season, Cobb hasn't averaged more than 46.9 yards per game in any of the past three years. He will likely be a third or fourth option in the Cowboys' conservative passing attack.

Former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams.

What It Means:

Bortles represents a significant upgrade at the backup quarterback spot frot eh Rams as they had just Sean Mannion behind Jared Goff last season. The one-year deal will allow Bortles to re-explore the free agency market in 2020.

Bortles threw for 2,718 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions on 2018 while adding 365 yards and 1 touchdown on the ground.